Senior Applications Architect

American Institutes for Research, US-Remote +6

The role

The Senior Applications Architect is a senior technical leader responsible for designing, developing, and implementing secure, scalable technology solutions that support research, evaluation, and mission-driven programs. This role combines hands-on software engineering and solution architecture with strategic leadership to translate complex business and data requirements into integrated applications, analytics, and decision-support tools.

Working across multidisciplinary teams, the Senior Applications Architect leads the design of data architectures, system integrations, application frameworks, and cloud-based technology solutions that enable clients to leverage data more effectively. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across systems, data pipelines, and applications.

The ideal candidate has experience delivering end-to-end technology solutions in data-intensive environments and can balance architectural vision with direct technical execution. Experience with Palantir Foundry is highly preferred, including the ability to develop solutions across Foundry's data integration, ontology, analytics, and application layers to support operational decision-making and workflow automation.

The role

What you need

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Public Health, Public Policy, or a related field with at least seven years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least ten years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience designing, architecting, and implementing enterprise-scale applications, data platforms, and integrated technology solutions.
Experience developing and deploying secure, scalable software applications, system integrations, and cloud-based solutions.
Experience designing and implementing data architectures, data models, ETL/ELT processes, APIs, and analytics solutions.
Experience working across multidisciplinary teams to deliver technology solutions that support business, operational, research, or analytical objectives.
Experience applying software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile development practices, to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
Experience with modern software engineering technologies and frameworks, including application development, database technologies, and enterprise platforms.
Experience with Palantir Foundry, including data integration, ontology design, application development, and analytics capabilities.

Skills

Strong solution architecture and systems-thinking skills, with the ability to design end-to-end technical solutions that align with organizational and client objectives.
Strong software engineering and technical problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across applications, integrations, data pipelines, and infrastructure.
Strong data architecture and data modeling skills, including relational, semantic, and ontology-based approaches.
Strong understanding of cloud technologies, APIs, enterprise data platforms, and modern application development frameworks.
Ability to translate complex business, operational, and research requirements into intuitive applications, analytics, and decision-support solutions.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to mentor technical staff, promote best practices, and contribute to the development of reusable architectures, standards, and implementation patterns.

Disclosures: This position is open to U.S. citizens only. Upon hire, incumbent will be required to obtain clearance through the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) system.

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Senior Applications Architect

The role

Senior Applications Architect

The role

What you will do

What you need

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

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